Most people don’t think about pumps in their daily lives — until they stop working.
Then, whether it’s a heart pumping blood through your body or one that’s supposed to provide water for a fire hydrant or your building, the lowly pump gets quick attention.
WSU researchers in the School of Design and Construction recently received an education excellence award for the curricula they developed on hydraulic pumping from the Hydraulic Institute. This award recognizes the school’s leadership and innovation in advancing pump system education.
“It’s kind of one of those things behind the walls that most people don’t think about,” said Shelby Ruiz, research associate in the school’s Integrated Design and Construction Laboratory who helped to develop the course modules. “Knowing about pumps is not required for a graduation path, but it makes a lot of sense for students who want to go into careers in energy efficiency and in designing efficient buildings.” [Read more…]